Spy Video: 2012 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible at Nurburgring

With the new BMW 6 Series Coupe already unveiled, BMW begins to focus more and more on the testing of the new 2012 BMW M6. …

With the new BMW 6 Series Coupe already unveiled, BMW begins to focus more and more on the testing of the new 2012 BMW M6.

Internally, the M6 Coupe is know just like the 1M as being a Segler car (Dr. Kay Segler, M boss). The forthcoming M5 was initiated before he took over the reigns. The M6 is said to feature sharper edges and brings new visual appearance to M cars.

The new edgier look will be seen in future M models as well.

The new M6 Coupe will have its own attributes and characteristics in order to challenge the established rivals from Porsche, Audi, Bentley, Aston Martin, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz.

As seen in the spy video, the M6 continues to carry the typical wider rear fenders and the usual four-tailpipe exhaust system characteristic to M models. At the front end, a more aggressive and typical M-style bumper with integrated diffuser is included as well.

The new M6 will likely be powered by an upgraded version of the 4.4 liter V8 engine, producing near 600 horsepower. A similar engine but will less output is rumored to appear in the next M5 as well.

The power is exclusively directed to the rear wheels and should make for an impressive acceleration. A regular sprint to 60mph is not expected to take more than 4 seconds.

The new M6 Coupe will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. The M6 Cabrio will follow later in 2012. M6 Gran Coupe will arrive in late 2013.